At Doncasters, we continue to evolve our approach to sustainability – treating it as more than a set of obligations, but as a strategic tool for managing risk, improving performance, strengthening resilience, and shaping a culture that supports long-term success.

During 2024, we have made further progress in integrating sustainability into the way we operate, with some fantastic achievements to report; our scope 1 and 2 emissions have decreased by 14.1%, alongside a £2.2 million energy spend saving resulting from our on-site efficiency programmes.

We have celebrated achieving our goal of 100% renewable electricity in the UK, and are on track to expand this globally by 2030.

In 2024 we have made significant strides towards a safer, more inclusive, and supportive workplace. We achieved a 43% global reduction in incidents and a 30% reduction in Lost Time Injuries, while expanding our wellbeing hub to provide multilingual support globally.

Female representation in UK leadership rose to 18.1%, supported by a new global competency framework and expanded leadership development programmes. Early careers grew with a 30% increase in UK apprenticeships, alongside a high uptake in learning initiatives.

Our people demonstrated strong commitment, with 87% of staff participating in our engagement survey and positive improvements in recognition and relationships.

Additionally, employees raised over £11,500 in the UK and nearly $10,000 in the US for charity, matched by the company; reflecting our commitment to people, culture, and community.

Since the end of the 2024 reporting period, we have also introduced a Group-wide Decarbonisation and Resource Efficiency Strategy, bringing together our efforts on energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and resource optimisation under a single, coherent framework.

This marks an important milestone in our environmental strategy and will support our goal of building a lower-carbon, higher-performing manufacturing footprint.

In parallel, we have published our first set of Climate-related Financial Disclosures in line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

This reflects our growing maturity in understanding and addressing climate-related risks and opportunities and is a key step in aligning our reporting with global expectations and investor needs.

Sustainability is also helping us build resilience at every level of our business. From reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, to increasing the efficiency of our operations, to reinforcing our supply chain governance – each improvement helps us to mitigate risk, enhance competitiveness, and create lasting value.

Our employees play a vital role in this journey, and I am proud of the progress we’ve made together in building a culture of responsibility, inclusion and innovation.

We recognise there is more to do. In 2025, we will continue to deepen our understanding of Scope 3 emissions, improve data transparency, and finalise a wider set of sustainability targets. We are also committed to ensuring that our operations – and those of our partners – align with the high standards we expect of ourselves.

Thank you for your continued interest in our progress. This report provides a clear and transparent reflection of our journey so far, and the direction we are heading.

Mike Quinn
Chief Executive Officer